Terence Flanagan
Ceist:128. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter under the fuel allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4192/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 February 2016
128. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if she will address a matter under the fuel allowance scheme; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4192/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe person concerned commenced on a Community Employment Scheme on the 20th of January 2014. At the date of commencement on CE the person concerned was not eligible to receive a fuel allowance payment due to household circumstances at that time. In accordance with the rules governing the free fuel schemes, participants on Community Employment schemes can only be paid Fuel Allowance where they had an entitlement at the point on which they commenced on the CE Scheme.